Lake Macquarie City Council is
calling on the community to choose their favourite design for three new skate
parks in Windale, Morisset and Croudace Bay.
Six street-style skate park designs have been created, two options for each location, by Enlocus Landscape Architects.
Following the first phase of community consultation in 2018, residents are now being asked to vote
on which design they like best.
Council’s Manager Asset Management, Brendan Callander, said the designs include features that will appeal to both skateboarders and BMX riders.
“We received a lot of input from that community suggesting they wanted a street-style design over a traditional skate bowl,” Mr Callander said.
“Council will invest more than $2 million into the three locations and the designs feature dynamic skating elements like, steep flat banks, wallrides and down rails, I’m confident that each of the skate parks will have something for everyone.”
Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser says it's import there's a collaborative approach to the design.
“We have a very passionate and avid
skating community in Lake Macquarie, so it was important that we create
something for the community by the community,” said Cr Fraser.
"I’m excited to see how people vote.”
At Croudace Bay, the skate park is envisioned as part of a
revamp for Thomas H Halton Park.
Morisset’s project would adjoin a new playground and outdoor
fitness area in Bernie Goodwin Memorial Park.
In Windale, the Bahloo Reserve project is expected to double
the size of the former skate park near the suburb’s PCYC.
The consultation period will be open until Wednesday 10 June,
with skate fans as well as local residents able to log in and view the options
before completing a short survey where they can pick their preferred design.
The survey can be completed and designs viewed online at: https://shape.lakemac.com.au/skate-lake-mac.
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| Design Option for Bahloo Reserve, Windale |
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| Design Option for Bernie Goodwin Memorial Park, Morisset |
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| Design Option for Thomas H Halton Park, Croudace Bay |
